S3E6: How to support clients experiencing infertility or baby loss | Dr Kara Davy

Have you supported a client through fertility treatment or baby loss?This episode welcomes Dr. Kara Davy, a clinical psychologist and EMDR consultant whose specialisms include ADHD and supporting individuals and organisations around infertility and baby loss. Kara shares her own journey and how lived experience alongside her professional background led her to focus on this area. The discussion covers practical advice for therapists, navigating the line between general and specialist support, when to refer clients onwards, and understanding the mental health impacts of fertility issues and miscarriage. Listeners will come away with clinical tips, an understanding of available services, and a compassionate approach to working with these challenges.Highlights include:01:35 Kara’s background and personal story04:05 Recognising when specialist support is needed11:30 Prevalence of infertility and baby loss18:48 The cycle of isolation, anxiety, and loss during fertility treatment23:28 Therapy approaches – trauma, grief, and self-compassionS3E6: How to support clients experiencing infertility or baby loss | Dr Kara Davy Guest Information:Dr. Kara Davy is a clinical psychologist with specialisms in ADHD and in supporting individuals affected by infertility and baby loss. She offers supervision, training, and runs support groups.Social media: Kara Davy (@karadavy)https://www.drdaveycoaching.com/aboutkaraInstagram · karadavyWebsite: https://www.karaclinicalpsychologistinsussex.co.uk/Resources discussedKara Davy’s linktree, including resource leaflets and group infoLeaflet summarizing services for baby loss and infertilityLeaflet for employers on supporting staff after lossTommy’s charityMiscarriage AssociationFertility Network UKSands (stillbirth & neonatal death charity)Maternal mental health servicesIAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) servicesResources mentioned: ** Check out Mastering Therapy’s Youtube Channel for all podcast episodes **For notification on up coming episodes and for occasional summaries of tools discussed on the podcast sign up here: www.masteringtherapy.comTo recommend a topic you’d like to hear about, or if you’d like to appear on the podcast please get in touch at www.masteringtherapy.com/guestFor private psychology services and therapy visit www.drnataliestott.com*****Subscribe to the Mastering Therapy Podcast YouTube channelFollow Mastering therapy on instagramConnect with Dr Natalie Stott on LinkedInSUPERVISOR PLATFORMSupervisor Platform is an online directory designed for therapists, psychologists, counsellors, and other mental health professionals to connect with qualified clinical supervisors. It makes it easy for practitioners to browse, compare, and contact supervisors based on their expertise, approach, and availability, while giving supervisors a professional space to showcase their services. Supervisor Platform (with 3 months free trial code 'WELCOME3')Disclaimer: The Mastering therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Natalie Stott (Dclinpsych, HPCP reg), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and should only be used by qualified professionals. Mentioned in this episode:MASTERING THERAPY WORKSHOPSGet your name on the list to be the first to hear when these workshops go live! https://www.masteringtherapy.com/workshopsGuide